Detective Diaries

Investigative Interviewing with Professor Raymond Bull Episode Summary Interview with the world-renowned pioneer of forensic psychology, Professor Raymond Bull, Professor of Criminal Investigation at the University of Derby. How do the world’s top investigators pull the truth out of suspects without using force, coercion, or mind games? For decades, the criminal justice system relied on high-press...

  Daria, Private Eye – Interview with Daria Simpson-Dernovaya Episode Description Another episode of the Detective Diaries Podcast on Spotify , we sit down with Daria Simpson-Dernovaya, an undergraduate Criminology student at the University of Bath who is currently undertaking a rigorous professional placement year with Answers Investigation . Born in Astana, Kazakhstan, and fluent in both Russian...

Eugène François Vidocq – The Legend of the world’s first Private Detective Episode Summary From a teenage thief and prison escape artist to the world's first private detective, Eugène François Vidocq lived a life more cinematic than fiction. In this episode, we explore how a master criminal flipped the script to build the world’s first modern police agency, invent forensic science, and inspire ico...

Independence Day POTUS | Detective Diaries 250 years of American Independence is jeopardised by the theft of the Declaration of Independence.  Jim Luck investigates and saves the day Episode Summary In this hilariously chaotic episode of Detective Diaries, presented by Answers Investigation , we swap serious stakeouts for a completely fictional, high-stakes political comedy of errors. It is the 4t...

TRAILER - Moonlighting | Detective Diaries To hear the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/74VGzp064lCUjMWjuwVKXH?si=2be9f2421db64acc In this week's episode, we’re diving into a phenomenon that’s becoming increasingly common in the modern workplace: Moonlighting. But we’re not talking about the 80s TV show—though there's plenty of drama here too. We’re talking about employees who lead d...

TRAILER: Dissertation: Forgiving Offenders | Detective Diaries – Episode Show Notes Episode Description For the full broadcast see: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4fcuGlf8PGjqXSQr2gmxwi?si=388a01dd4df5422d In this episode of Detective Diaries, we dive deep into the psychological and academic side of justice. We explore a groundbreaking dissertation focused on the complex process of forgiving off...

Dissertation: Forgiving Offenders | Detective Diaries – Episode Show Notes Episode Description In this episode of Detective Diaries, we dive deep into the psychological and academic side of justice. We explore a groundbreaking dissertation focused on the complex process of forgiving offenders. Can true healing exist alongside criminal justice? Join us as we break down the research, interview exper...

TRAILER: Metod Trobec Ljubljana Slovenia Serial Killer | Detective Diaries – Episode Show Notes Listen to the whole episode at https://open.spotify.com/episode/2PtkSqjY9x8oW2BPYCuvFX?si=9432c881c0814f28 Episode Summary In this gripping episode of Detective Diaries, presented by Answers Investigation, we look beyond traditional UK operations to analyse one of the most infamous and chilling dark cor...

Slovenia Serial Killer | Detective Diaries – Episode Show Notes Episode Summary In this gripping episode of Detective Diaries, presented by Answers Investigation, we look beyond traditional UK operations to analyse one of the most infamous and chilling dark corners of European criminal history. We pull back the curtain on the terrifying case of Metod Trobec, a career criminal who became Slovenia’s...

Detective Diaries | Cyberpsychology with Professor Emma Short (Part 2) Episode Summary In the second part of this vital conversation on Detective Diaries , host Harry Watts and the team from Answers Investigation continue their deep dive with Professor Emma Short, a leading UK expert in cyberpsychology, digital victimology, and online harassment. Building on the foundation laid in Part 1, this epi...

TRAILER: Detective Diaries Episode Show Notes: Private Detectives & Police Listen to the whole episode on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VlzvwNNawbaV9aBnzMxad?si=443abc144c694d76 and on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-detectives-police/id1841629274?i=1000766244497 Episode Summary In this episode of Detective Diaries, we bridge the gap between the p...

    Detective Diaries Episode Show Notes: Private Detectives & Police Episode Summary In this episode of Detective Diaries, we bridge the gap between the public and private sectors of investigation. We explore how former police officers transition into the world of private detection and how the two disciplines often overlap—and occasionally clash. From the procedural rigour of Scotland Yard to...

Trailer: Eight Years a Detective To hear the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3GntMpzttLU4h9eJKetxAd?si=76a9c7bef8ac49b3   To hear the full episode on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eight-years-a-detective/id1841629274?i=1000728046112     What does it actually take to survive and thrive as a modern private investigator? In this episode of Detective Di...

TRAILER -  Adina Loliceru – The International Analytical P.I. Episode Summary Trailer for podcast episode of Detective Diaries, hosted by the team at  Answers Investigation , where we explore the career of Adina Loliceru, a permanent staff investigator who has transformed from a work-experience enthusiast into a cornerstone of international operations. Born in Romania and having lived in Italy bef...

Detective Diaries Episode Show Notes: Adina Loliceru – The International Analytical P.I. Episode Summary In this episode of Detective Diaries, hosted by the team at  Answers Investigation , we explore the career of  Adina Loliceru , a permanent staff investigator who has transformed from a work-experience enthusiast into a cornerstone of international operations. Born in Romania and having lived i...

Easter Detective – The Tsars Egg | Detective Diaries – Season 2, Episode 12 Easter intrigue with the Detective Diaries Easter special. In this episode, our host tells the story of the Tsar’s Egg, perfect for Easter listening Episode Highlights The Case of the Tsar’s Egg: The theft of the Tsar’s Egg is investigated y our intrepid Detective in Paris Episode Description Join us for another bonus epis...

Moonlighting | Detective Diaries – Season 2, Episode 11 Welcome back to  Detective Diaries , the podcast where we pull back the curtain on the gritty, complex, and often surprising world of private investigation. In this week's episode, we’re diving into a phenomenon that’s becoming increasingly common in the modern workplace: Moonlighting. But we’re not talking about the 80s TV show—though there'...

TRAILER The Spanish Interpreter (Part 2) | Detective Diaries Guest: James Lupton, Spanish Interpreter Podcast Series: Detective Diaries Release Date: 11th March 2026 Episode Summary This trailer for Detective Diaries previews the second part of a  conversation with James Lupton, a Spanish interpreter with 12 years of experience in Colombia who highlights the critical role of cultural nuances in in...

The Spanish Interpreter (Part 2) | Detective Diaries Guest: James Lupton, Spanish Interpreter Podcast Series:  Detective Diaries Release Date: 11th March 2026 Episode Summary Answers Investigation  interview  James Lupton , a Spanish interpreter with a unique background. James lived in Colombia for 12 years, and provides a rare perspective on the nuances, idioms, and cultural context of Spanish as...

Abberline – Ripper Tales – the True Crime story of Frederick Abberline (Part 2) Episode Title: The Ripper’s Shadow Part 2 – Chief Inspector Frederick Abberline This follow-up dive explores the gritty reality of Chief Inspector Frederick Abberline's post-Ripper life, as featured in the Detective Diaries podcast Inside the Episode: While popular culture often traps Abberline in 1888 Whitechapel, his...

Abberline – Ripper Tales – the True Crime story of Frederick Abberline (Part 2) Episode Title: The Ripper’s Shadow Part 2 – Chief Inspector Frederick Abberline This follow-up dive explores the gritty reality of Chief Inspector Frederick Abberline's post-Ripper life, as featured in the Detective Diaries podcast Inside the Episode: While popular culture often traps Abberline in 1888 Whitechapel, his...

Episode Overview Welcome back to Detective Diaries The team at  Answers Investigation  explores the unique challenges and legal intricacies of conducting private investigations in France. From navigating strict European privacy laws to coordinating cross-border surveillance, this discussion highlights the reality of being a "private eye" in a foreign jurisdiction. We cross the English Channel to e...

TRAILER Summary Trailer for our Podcast with  Professor Emma Short, a leading psychologist specialising in the impact of cybercrime and online harassment. Hosted by the team at  Answers Investigation , the discussion explores the psychological toll of digital stalking and how modern investigators can better support victims in the digital age. Key Discussion Points The Evolution of Stalking: Profes...

Episode Summary In this episode of Detective Diaries, we sit down with Professor Emma Short, a leading psychologist specialising in the impact of cybercrime and online harassment. Hosted by the team at  Answers Investigation , the discussion explores the psychological toll of digital stalking and how modern investigators can better support victims in the digital age. Key Discussion Points The Evol...

Step into a world of romance and intrigue with the Detective Diaries Valentine's special. In this episode, our host explores a case where love and mystery collide, perfect for your February listening. Episode Highlights The Case of the Lovestruck Lead: A deep dive into a puzzling investigation where the primary motive seems to be a passion gone wrong.  PI Jim Temple navigates a Valentines mission...